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A couple noob questions :D

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Hey all, ok here goes :p

1) How hard is it to switch components from a dell case to another random case?
2) How come some cases are insanely expensive and some are 50 dollars?
3) Will all dell components fit in any ATX case?
4) What is a good, big beginner case? ( by beginner, i mean easy to work with, and simple)
5) Kind of off topic but why does everyone have their case on their desk? Isnt it better on the floor where its cooler?

Thank you so much for helping me,
-Invert
 
1) How hard is it to switch components from a dell case to another random case?

In some cases it is impossible. Dell uses alot, but not all, of proprietary components with stange hole spaceing and sizes. Sometimes even proprietary cabling that will keep you from hooking the front panel up without alot of experimentation that can Damage the motherboard.

2) How come some cases are insanely expensive and some are 50 dollars?

Quality and features. Aluminum cases run more then steel because aluminum is more expensive. Lian-Li is more expensive because they put alot of work into making the cases very clean on the inside and outside, no burrs, sharp edges, and everything fits nearly perfectly. Raidmax is cheap because they are made out of steel/plastic and they dont put as much work into making things as perfect as lian-li.

3) Will all dell components fit in any ATX case?

Motherboards, and PSUs very often will not fit. Optical drives and hard drives are normal hardware and would fit into almost any case. Optical drives sometimes dont have normal face plates on them, and may look bad because of that in a non dell case.

4) What is a good, big beginner case? ( by beginner, i mean easy to work with, and simple)

Coolermaster makes excellent lower to mid range computer cases with many different designs. One thing to keep in mind is you will probably keep the case alot longer then the hardware in it. Most of my cases last 2-3 years before I replace them.

5) Kind of off topic but why does everyone have their case on their desk? Isnt it better on the floor where its cooler?

Floors are dirty. That being said my case is on my florr because I value desk space more then not having to clean the computer as often.
 
1) Very easy if the Dell machine in question is one of their more recent models which are ATX. If it's an older BTX PC, then it's not possible altogether without serious modding.

2) nlancaster has it covered.

3) As with question one, Dell's more recent machines use standard-size components that will fit in any case. However, many of their older machines use non-standard components which will not fit unmodified in a standard ATX case.

4) Cooler Master 690 or Centurion 590. They're fairly big for mid-towers, and their tool-less features make them extremely easy to work inside. If you want something bigger, the Cooler Master HAF 932 can be found for around $130-160 and is very large and also extremely easy to work in.

5) Depends on their personal setup, and where they prefer to keep their PC. Placement in a room really isn't a very important factor.
 
Are all the new dells standard ATX boards? I thought they were still using proprietary connections.
 
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